Change data capture retention

• Mvs2k11

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  November 26, 2012 at 1:09 pm

  #285096

  I would like to retain the data for change data capture log tables to 365 days.

  Please let me know the calculate the retention period

  EXECUTE sys.sp_cdc_change_job

  @job_type = N'cleanup',

  @retention =; --for 365 days

  and also after applying the script how to know it is been updated the retention period to 356 days.

  Thanks for your help in advance..

• Sean Lange

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  November 26, 2012 at 1:46 pm

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  Please don't cross post. Direct all replies here. http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1388809-392-1.aspx

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